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Here and Norn Iron and even there Liverpool and Man Utd are taking a hold

Don't believe the Daily Record and Radio Clyde biggest club game in the world line

They really are bigger than we think locally, not smaller. True.. their relative lack of exposure through Sky in particular compared to clubs in England such as the ones you mention and in Spain have meant that others have made huge progress. I have travelled widely as a result of my job and everywhere I went people would mention these two teams. Looking just at the USA Scots and Irish (mainly NI) have had 33 Presidents with Celtic roots. There is a large diaspora in North America, Australia and South Africa. Do I think it's the biggest Club game in the world... No. Real Madrid v Atletico or Barcelona, Fenerbace v Galatasary are only two of a list which rival or exceed the interest generated.

They really are bigger than we think locally, not smaller. True.. their relative lack of exposure through Sky in particular compared to clubs in England such as the ones you mention and in Spain have meant that others have made huge progress. I have travelled widely as a result of my job and everywhere I went people would mention these two teams. Looking just at the USA Scots and Irish (mainly NI) have had 33 Presidents with Celtic roots. There is a large diaspora in North America, Australia and South Africa. Do I think it's the biggest Club game in the world... No. Real Madrid v Atletico or Barcelona, Fenerbace v Galatasary are only two of a list which rival or exceed the interest generated.

Same as my travel experience everywhere I went as so as the found out your Scottish it's the old firm and braveheart that was mentioned.